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30thNovember 2002

Federation
Equestre Internationale News
28 November 2002

IOC
Executive Board approved changes to Eventing format for
2004 Olympic Games in Athens
During its meeting in Mexico on 26 November, the IOC Executive
Board studied the proposal which was developed by the FEI
to counter the IOC Programme commission's recommendation
to exclude Eventing from the Olympic programme. The FEI
proposes to implement a shorter Olympic format along the
lines of the existing CIC format.
FEI To Revamp It's Website In 2003
The FEI is currently working on a completely new website
to be launched in the first semester of 2003. Meeting Of The FEI Medication Sub-committee
A meeting of the FEI Medication sub-Committee took place
on November 15th at LAB, the central laboratory for the
MCP programme. Golden Years Trophy
The Final of the 2002 Golden Years Trophy was organised
in Wiener Neustadt from 18 to 20 October 2002.
The FEI would like to thank Nicole Dekuyper, Secretary General
of the Golden Years Trophy for a tremendous efforts in organising
and coordinating the Series.Global Dressage Forum
The second Global Dressage Forum took place on October 21-22
at the Academy of the Bartels Family in the South of Holland.
There were many highlights, including a most exciting evaluation
of Jerez Dressage competition. The World Breeding Federation
of Sport Horses developed a programme, including presentations
of the world's finest young horses by the studbooks of Hannover,
KWPN and Oldenburg. For many representatives, coming from
30 countries, the presentation of the educational program
of the German Federation "from pony rider to Grand
Prix", was really impressive and gave food for thought
to countries planning their own activities to promote the
sport in the future. Aachen Horse Academy (AHA)
Established in May 2002 as an independent foundation, AHA
aims at the relationship of horse and man as a fundamental
dimension of civilisation and culture
The primary purpose of the Aachen Horse Academy foundation
is to support and promote an international, interdisciplinary
approach to understanding the history of the horse in society.
In MemoriamPlease click here for further details

30thNovember 2002

Award
Winning Boots are Re-launched!Armadillo's
Award-Winning Invotec Competition Boots have undergone
an innovative re-design. Problems manufacturing in
this country meant that Armadillo had to search for
a new company that had the capability to produce top
of the range, technical products. Now produced in
Vienna, Armadillo's Invotec Competition Boots are
made by the same company that produces components
for Prada shoes, Head and Adidas. The excellent quality
that this factory produces is synonymous with all
Armadillo products.
These incredibly protective boots have been re-designed
to be almost completely impact-proof. As before, Armadillo's
Invotec Competition boots absorb an incredible 99%
of the shock from any impact, and are still the only
boots on the market to use a material that is CE approved.
The inner layer, Astrosorb, is European Certified
to protect against impact on limbs of motorcyclists.

Now
slightly more rigid than before, the Invotec Competition
boots sport a highly technologically advanced outer layer.
Scientifically designed to protect against penetration from
knives, this material has been applied to Armadillo's Invotec
Range ensuring that almost any impact will not penetrate
the boot.Please click here for further
details

30thNovember 2002

Successful
AGM For BETATHIS
year's BETA AGM was well attended with more than 40
members travelling to Saddler's Hall in London.BETA
president Sir Adam Butler welcomed everyone before
Chairman Rob Welch updated members of the activities
of the last 12 months.Said
Mr Welch: "It is pleasing to report that the
membership of the association continues to grow thanks
to the unstinting efforts of our Field Officers."For
the second year running over 100 new companies were
offered membership of the association with particular
growth in retail and trade, bringing the total membership
to date of nearly 700 for the first time in BETA's
history.

"BETA
is undoubtedly becoming truly representative of the total
spectrum of equestrian businesses. BETA is considered to
be the business association for the equestrian sector and
the increased interest in membership from a wider range
of businesses involved in the industry is reflective of
this."As
well as being a focus for new companies entering the industry,
other areas showing growth are the equine tourism sector
and services sector, including education."Please click here for further
details

30thNovember 2002

BETA
Field Officer Role Goes From Strength To StrengthTHE
BETA Field Officer role goes from strength to strength
with growing membership of the association, and increasing
awareness.The
new appointment was launched more than 18 months ago
and was taken up by Norma Smithson who has scaled
down her involvement in the last year, while Tricia
Nassau-Williams was taken on to cover the South West
and Midlands.

Speaking
at the AGM Ms Nassau-Williams outlined her findings and
results from her five months in office.Said
Tricia: "My objectives have included increasing BETA
membership in the area I cover, to liaise with existing
members in order to secure their continued membership by
highlighting to them the benefits of their membership, and
to provide information and support to potential and existing
members.Please click here for further
details

Dont
despair if you just cant make it to Olympia International
Show Jumping Championships 19th  23rd December 2002
because you still have another option! BBC Television will
be giving you a 2 hour-long Christmas special from 2.30p.m.
to 4.30p.m. on Sunday 22nd December with a mixture of live
and recorded classes. Eurosport will be covering the show
live on 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd December between 9 and
10p.m, televising the highlights of the World Cup Qualifier
on 21st December between 8 and 9p.m and showing the Grand
Prix on Monday 23rd December.Please click here for further
details

29thNovember 2002

Record
Crowds Attend 119th National Horse Show On THANKSGIVING
DAYWellington,
FL  Thanksgiving Day brought a record crowd of 8000
spectators to watch a shortened schedule of events. The
highlight of the schedule was the spectacular dressage exhibition
of Friesian horses performing in the International Arena.The
National Horse Show was previously held at Madison Square
Garden in New York City and The Meadowlands in New Jersey
before moving to Wellington. National Horse Show Chairman,
Eugene R. Mische said, I think we have finally hit
the winning formula. I have every intention of making this
an annual Thanksgiving tradition here at the Palm Beach
Polo Equestrian Center.Please click here for further details

29thNovember 2002

Equestrian
Agency Wins Best Event Award
Sporting Horse Promotions, the specialist equestrian and
racing promotions company founded by Elain Mellor and Sandy
Thwaites, has won a 2002 Corporate Event Association (CEA)
Award for The Best Sporting Hospitality Event. This was
one of 17 annual industry awards which attracted 75 applicants.
The awards were presented earlier this week (26 November)
at The CEA Annual Awards Dinner at The Commonwealth Institute
in London.The
Partnership, based just outside Lambourn, in Idstone, created
and ran a programme of Horseracing Gift Experiences for
one of the UK'S leading suppliers, Activity Superstore.
The series of days out were run at both flat and jump meetings
across the year at Newbury and Haydock; and included local
training yard visits and tips and advice at the races. They
are retailed on the High Street in a gift box, which includes
a voucher for the day out and a horseracing book to provide
a quality gift. The tours, which offer a real insight into
the sport tend to attract those with an interest in horses
generally, or armchair punters.Please click here for further details

29thNovember 2002

Aaron
Vale wins Welcome Stake by More Than 3 Seconds!
WELLINGTON, FL  Aaron Vale of Camden, South Carolina
defeated 29 other riders to finish first in the National
Welcome Qualifying Stake grand prix at the 119th annual
National Horse Show Wednesday at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian
Club.Aaron
Vale, aboard Nonix Le Pare, 15-year-old Australian Thoroughbred
cleared the final obstacle, a large green and white oxer
on the shortened course in 33.35 seconds to earn $7,500
first place money.Laura
Lindback riding Grand Soso 2, placed second and received
$5500
while Norman Dello Joio aboard Glasgow, finished third and
received $3250.00The
National Horse Show was previously held at Madison Square
Garden in New York City and The Meadowlands in New Jersey
before moving to Wellington for the 2002 edition. Please click here for further details

29thNovember 2002

CSI-A
Paris Porte De Versailles (Fra)29th
November - 1st December 2002Robert
Smith From Shrewley, WARWICKSHIRE, Richard Davenport
From Valkenswaard, HOLLAND, Tim Stockdale From Roade,
NORTHANTS, John Whitaker From Huddersfield, WEST YORKS
have been invited and authorised to compete at the
above-mentioned showPlease click
here for further details

29thNovember 2002

CSI-A
Maastricht (Ned) 5
- 8 December 2002Robert
Smith From Shrewley, WARWICKSHIRE, Richard Davenport
From Valkenswaard, HOLLAND, James Davenport From Knutsford,
CHESHIRE, Sara Rust From Bishops Stortford, HERTS, Emma
Rust From Bishops Stortford, HERTS have
been invited and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned
showPlease click here
for further details

28thNovember 2002

Ride
a WinnerAt
last, the book anyone starting a career in the ring
or who consistently ends up second or below, should
not be without . Ride a Winner by Karen Bush.
This Pony Club inspired publication, is the definitive
guide on how to increase your knowledge and develop
your skills both in and out of the ring.With
hints and tips covering more than 40 different topics,
youll find new ways to plan ahead, prepare yourself
and get the best from your horse.Please
click here for further details

28thNovember 2002

Rodrigo
Makes It 10/10 At OlympiaThe
organisers of the Olympia International Show Jumping
Championships have just received entries from the
Brazilian World No. 2, Rodrigo Pessoa. The entries
for Baloubet du Rouet, Stardust and Taylor Made mean
that all of the top ten riders in the world will be
competing at Olympia.Please click here for
further details

28thNovember 2002

Molly
Key wins new Equissage Young Achievement AwardAFTER
an exceptional season, 18-year-old Molly Key from
Chiddingfold in Surrey was honoured with the new
Equissage Young Achievement Award at the recent
Seahorse Ball at the South of England Showground,
Ardingly, West Sussex.The
prestigious Young Achievement Award, open to all
South East eventers aged 25 and under, is being
supported by well known equine physiotherapy experts
Equissage, and Molly received a week's training
with top event rider Tiny Clapham and the Equissage
Trophy from Kim Smith-Bingham.Molly
Key was chosen by the South East Eventers League's
advisors, who had been watching competitors throughout
the season to find the rider they felt was most
deserving of the Equissage Young Achievement Award.She
not only lifted two titles with Charlwood owner
Clare Heron's 11-year-old grey gelding Jesters Quest
in the S.E.E.L Awards - the Coakham Masters Juniors
and the Hungry Horse Surrey Riders ahead of Pippa
Funnell - but won two major national events at the
end of the season.

Although
Molly and Jesters Quest narrowly missed making the British
team for the European Junior Championships, they went on
to win the Jumpers Horseline Junior Regional Novice Championships
at Weston Park one star three-day, and two weeks later,
Molly and her seven-year-old Double Act won at Aldon Two-Day.Please click here for further
details

28thNovember 2002

SkillHORSE
- A unique recognition of skills in the horse industry
Sixteen NVQ Level 3 Horse Care and Management students successfully
competed in the SkillHORSE competition, which was held at
SkillCity - The Skills Show, Manchester 13-16 November 2002.
SkillCity was a celebration of skills for over 100 different
industries with over 95,000 visitors attending the event
over the four days.SkillHORSE
has been developed by leading riders and key professionals
within the industry, with Patron Ian Stark OBE; Chair Belinda
Turner, Chief Executive of Stubbing Court Combined Training
Group; and Secretary Sarah Cartwright, Event Director of
Equus - The Horse Event. SkillHORSE also received the full
support and involvement of UK Skills, The Prince's Trust
and the Learning and Skills Council.The
competitors for SkillHORSE were each allocated a horse that
they had to turnout for competition, lunge for improvement,
ride on the flat and finally jump a course of 1m. The horses
were kindly provided by Myerscough College. Ian Stark also
interviewed the competitors on all aspects of yard and horse
management. All competitors coped admirably in completing
these tasks under the unrelenting gaze of judges Ian Stark,
Richard Davison and Sarah Hamlyn, with the added pressure
of a huge audience of visitors.The
best two students from each of the three days went forward
to the Final on Saturday. Sebastian Hughes from Moulton
College was the successful winner and received the £1000
training bursary that was generously sponsored by Derby
College. Ian Stark, Patron of SkillHORSE commented "The
SkilllHORSE competition for NVQ students produced a very
high standard, showing some true talent and commitment to
work with horses. The competition was considered a positive
step forward in the production of high quality grooms for
the future."Please click here for further
details

28thNovember 2002

World
Equestrian Games Videos Now AvailableGladstone,
NJNovember 28, 2002The United States
Equestrian Team is pleased to announce that five
event videos from the 2002 World Equestrian Games
are now available for sale on the USET website at
www.uset.org. The following are available: eventing,
show jumping, driving, dressage individual and dressage
team.
The videos, made available in this country by HorseTV
(www.horse-tv.com), recount the USETs history-making
performance at the 2002 World Equestrian Games in
Jerez de la Frontera, Spain. U.S. riders, drivers
and vaulters won a total of eight medals, doubling
the U.S.s best previous performance.

The
USET eventing squad made history at the World Equestrian
Games by winning the team Gold Medal and emerging as World
Champions for the first time since 1974. Individually, three
U.S. riders placed in the top 10  John Williams (4th),
Kim Vinoski (6th) and David OConnor (10th). The
U.S. dressage squad captured the team Silver Medal, the
best finish ever for a United States dressage team in any
World Championship or Olympic Games. Individually, U.S.
dressage riders also turned in this countrys best
performance in history. Debbie McDonald and Brentina finished
fourth with Lisa Wilcox, riding Relevant, right behind in
fifth place. Never before has the U.S. placed two riders
in the top five in a dressage World Championship. The Four-In-Hand
team also made history in Spain winning the team Silver
Medal. While the show jumping squad just missed a team medal
coming in sixth place, Peter Wylde did win the individual
Bronze Medal. Please click here for further
details

28thNovember 2002

APHA
member takes top spot in national team-roping competitionFORT
WORTH, Texas-American Paint Horse Association (APHA)
member Scottie Hairston and his Paint Horse, Docs
Too Boots, took the top spot recently in the amateur
category at the United States Team Roping Championship
(USTRC) National Finals, earning him almost $40,000
in payouts.

Hairston,
of Henegar, Ala., won first place in the number nine Shoot-Out
at the competition, which was held in Oklahoma City, Okla.,
Oct. 27-Nov. 3. In addition to his USTRC earnings, Hairston
earned another $1,500 awarded by APHA as part of its "Catch
for Cash" program."It's
the toughest competition I've seen," Hairston said.
"Luckily, my horse makes up for a lot of my mistakes.""Catch
for Cash" offers $1,500 incentive bonuses to the owner
of the highest money-earning APHA-registered Paint at the
USTRC competition in what APHA has broken down into the
professional, amateur and novice categories. The professional
category includes Open and #11 ropings, while the amateur
competition includes the #9, #8, and #7 ropings. The novice
competition includes the #6, #5 and #4 ropings. A $500 bonus
is also given to the owner of the highest money-earning
Paint in the competition's All-Girl Championship.Please click here for further
details

Tampa,
FLNovember 27, 2002After an exciting year of
competition in both the East and West Conferences, the Show
Jumping Hall of Fame has announced its 2002 Jumper Classic
Series winners.The
2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, sponsored
in part by a grant from the National Horse Sports Foundation
(NHSF), featured 41 member events in the East Conference
and 19 member events in the West, giving competitors an
abundance of opportunities to accumulate points throughout
the year.In
the East, siblings Maggie and Charlie Jayne, of Elgin, IL,
dominated the junior division, taking the top three positions.
Maggie Jayne of Elgin, IL, in her last year as a junior
rider, finished the year in first place with 206 points
aboard Jubulent, edging out her brother Charlie, who finished
with 203 points riding Melbourne. Maggie also took the third
spot aboard Kinda Blue with a total of 190 points.Maggie
and Jubulent made appearances in the winners circle
at the Showplace Fall Classic in Wayne, IL, Equifest II,
also in Wayne, IL, and the I Love New York Horse Show in
Lake Placid, NY.In
the amateur-owner division, Marilyn Little of Frederick,
MD, and Corrada proved themselves unbeatable this year,
taking top honors with 121 points. Little and Corrada dominated
the Conference all year, never faltering from her position
at the top of the standings. The pair claimed wins at the
Upperville Colt & Horse Show, the Kentucky Spring Classic,
and the Cosequin Wellington Finale.Please click here for further
details

28thNovember 2002

CSI-C
Barcelona (Esp)13
- 15 December 2002Kelly-Anne
Riches From Tiptree, ESSEX and Anneliese Prag From Elne,
FRANCE have been authorised to compete at the above-mentioned
show Please click here for
further details

28thNovember 2002

CSI-A
Frankfurt (Ger)12
- 15 December 2002James
Davenport From Valkenswaard, HOLLAND and Richard Davenport
From Valkenswaard, HOLLAND have been invited and authorised
to compete at the above-mentioned show Please
click here for further details

28thNovember 2002

CSI-C
Barcelona (Esp)13
- 15 December 2002In
addition to Kelly-Anne Riches and Anneliese Prag,
Alex Newsham From Saint Valery en Caux, FRANCE has
been invited and authorised to compete at the above-mentioned
show Please click here for
further details

28thNovember 2002

Aachen
Young Rider FestivalLee
Williams From Mold, Clywd has been authorised to participate
at the Aachen Young Rider Show Jumping Festival to
be held from 5th - 8th December 2002 Please
click here for further details

28thNovember 2002

CSI-W
Paris Porte De Versailles 29 November - 1 December 2002Peter
Charles will not be appearing at the above show this
weekend, due to an injured arm.Please click here for further
details

27thNovember 2002

9
out of top 10 riders in the world coming to Olympia
PLUS the World Champion!The
organisers of the world famous Olympia International
Show Jumping Championships, London have received entries
from 9 of the top 10 riders in the world along with
a supporting line-up that reads like a whos who
of show jumping.

Heading
the list and jumping for the first time in England since
his World Championship win will be Dermott Lennon (IRL)
along with World No.1 Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and World Cup
winner Otto Becker (GER). A total of 13 countries will be
represented at the show.The
British line-up will include current British No. 1 Michael
Whitaker along with three other members of his family John,
Robert and Ellen. Away from the Whitakers the audience
will be looking forward to seeing Arko, Nick Skeltons
very promising Stallion. Amongst the other British riders
will be Andrew Davies who brings a strong team including
the much-recognised Captain Wellington. Richard Davenport,
William Funnell, Di Lampard, Keith Shore, Robert and Scott
Smith and Tim Stockdale complete the line-up.Please click here for further
details

27thNovember 2002

A
Top Equestrian EventThe
Scottish Christmas Equine Fair is set to reach exciting
heights this year! The show will take place on the weekend
of 7/8 December at the Royal Highland Showground, Ingliston,
Edinburgh.

Leading
equine event organisers, Contour Exhibitions have again
brought together some of the top names from the equine world
to give visitors a day to remember! With so much to see
and do, this value for money, all indoor event will astound
the audience with its sheer entertainment, education and
wonderful shopping opportunities!
The Ultimate Equine Experience hosts an exciting line-up
of stars including top Scottish names Sylvia Loch and
Andrew
Hamilton. The Scottish Icelandic Horse Association (Saturday
only) and The Highland Pony Society (Sunday only) will also
be displaying their breeds in the Supreme Equine Arena,
together with a stunning stallion parade from local studs.
Richard Maxwell and David Lloyd Western Riding will also
be amongst the stars at the show.
MORE entertainment, MORE education and MORE shopping offering
a wide range of equestrian goods. This is a show that cannot
be missed!Please
click here for further details

27thNovember 2002

LSU
School of Veterinary Medicine to Host Equine Artificial
Insemination WorkshopBATON
ROUGEThe LSU School of Veterinary Medicine will host
its annual Equine Artificial Insemination Workshop January
25 and 26, 2003 at the veterinary school. The workshop is
open to horse breeders and is limited to 18 participants.This
hands-on workshop is held to instruct horse owners and breeders
on artificial insemination procedures with both fresh and
cooled semen. Proper handling and preparation of semen for
transport will be discussed to enable participants to provide
this service. Training in rectal palpation is not included
in the course. LSU theriogenologists Drs. Bruce Eilts and
Dale Paccamonti will teach the two-day course. Please click here for further details

27thNovember 2002

Paints
to be honored with All-Breed Award at USDF convention

FORT
WORTH, Texas-The United States Dressage Federation (USDF)
will hand out 19 awards to 10 American Paint Horses with
its All-Breed Award during a special ceremony Dec. 14 as
part of its five-day annual convention in Portland, Ore.
During the convention, which will be held Dec. 11-15 at
the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, awards will be
given for outstanding performances in events governed by
USDF and supported by the American Paint Horse Association
(APHA). More than 35 breeds compete for the USDF award every
year. "These horses have really accomplished something
special at this competition," said Linda Knowles, APHA
awards coordinator. "This award honors a horse's track
record throughout the entire year, and these Paints rose
to the challenge."Please click here for further
details

27thNovember 2002

Opening
Day at The 119th National Horse Show WELLINGTON,
FL Tuesday, November 26, 2002  Hunter classes dominated
the opening day, Tuesday, of the 119th annual National Horse
Show as it began its first show at an outdoor venue at the
Palm Beach
Polo Equestrian Club.Scott
Stewart of Wellington, riding Chopard, and Nancy Green Free
of Seattle, Washington, aboard Ghaeli, were the only double
winners on opening dayThe
National Horse Show was previously held at Madison Square
Garden in New York City and The Meadowlands in New Jersey
before moving to Wellington for the 2002 editionPlease click here for further details

27thNovember 2002

Dances
With Horses UpdateThe
fifth annual Wild Horse Workshop took place at the end of
last month in Lawrence, Kansas. It was deemed a raging success
with 109 horses and burros adopted. There were 65 participants
and 8 clinicians all interacting with each other and the
horses for five very full days.This
interesting and innovative venue is unlike any Ive
ever seen. Each clinician has a different slant/approach
to the gentling of wild horses. The common denominator is
using least resistance methods and attempting to stress
the horses as little as possible. Sometimes it works beautifully.
Sometime it doesnt. Gentling absolute wild horses
is tricky to say the least. The word feel cannot
be underestimated.The
techniques are as varied as the horses including: round
penning, clicker training, human round pen or Navajo Ring,
T-touch, and my favorite, the bamboo pole, John Sharps
gift to wild horses. For an in-depth look at the past workshop
click this link: www.horsewhisperer.com/training_wild_horses.htmI
strongly encourage those interested in the future Wild Horse
Workshops to consider joining us for a week youll
never forget. Next years location is yet to be announced.
Please click here for further details

26thNovember 2002

New
Airflex Saddle Pad From Comfort ZoneMAKING
sure your horse or pony is in total comfort when being
ridden, brings peace of mind and confidence that they
can work to the best of their ability.
And thanks to Comfort Zone Equestrian, help is now on
hand with the launch of the revolutionary new Airflex
Saddle Pad which allows total freedom and flexibility
for the horse.
Following in depth research and development the Airflex
Pad is made from Eva Modified Closed Cell Polyethelene.
Constructed from small hexagonal pads, locked into a
mesh, these move with the horses muscle structure, removing
sheer pressure and dispersing direct pressure on the
back.

The
Airflex Pad is totally breathable and lightweight making
it very popular with racing yards and trainers. It is washable
at 40 C, and has a wool under layer for air flow and total
comfort. The pad is also useful for cold backed horses as
it provides a less rigid feel to the horse's back.
Used and endorsed by showjumper Billy Twomey and event rider
Terry Boon, the Airflex Pad is proving hugely popular in
all disciplines.Please click here for further
details

26thNovember 2002

News
release "Online Associate Equine Degree"Global
Equine Academy and Dickinson State University have teamed
together to offer the first time ever totally online Equine
Associate Degree. Classes offered are college level classes
in Eqine nutrition, Eqine Business, Equine Anatomy, Equine
Reproduction, Facility Management, Equine Marketing, Stallion
Management, Equine Reproduction and Equine Behavior.Registration
is now being taken for the January Classes. You can contact
Global Equine Academy at globalequine@aol or view the website
www.globalequineacademy.com This is a program you will not
want to pass up. You never have to leave the comforts of
home to obtain a two year associate degree. Please click here for further
details

26thNovember 2002

Garone
Wins Saddle Seat Medal FinalsDevon
Garone, 17, of Richmond, NH, was crowned champion
of the 2002 USA Saddle Seat Medal Finals, held November
23, as part of the UPHA/American Royal National Championship
Horse Show in Kansas City, MO.

Garone
topped the class of 35 entries with the reserve championship
going to Dakota Willimon of Simpsonville, KY. The class
was judged by Maria Gilman of Land O' Lakes, FL, Lynn Harvey-McNamara
of Wethersfield, CT, and Marilyn Macfarlane of Simpsonville,
KY. As champion Garone will have her name engraved on the
Adrian Van Sinderen trophy and Helen K. Crabtree Perpetual
Bronze. Champion and reserve each received embroidered coolers,
leather halters for their horses and a bouquet of roses.Please
click here for further details

26thNovember 2002

Newly
Crowned Miss Teen U.S. Continental To Make Trophy
Presentations At The 119TH National Horse ShowWellington,
Florida---November 25, 2002---The 119th National Horse Show
will open tomorrow at The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club
in Wellington and will run through December 1, 2002. The
National, founded in 1883, is the oldest and most prestigious
horse show in the U.S., bringing together the best horses
and riders in the equestrian world.The
National maintains an historic collection of trophies, acquired
over its 119 years, passed down from generation to generation.
At the conclusion of each division, there is a formal presentation
of one of these grand trophies to the winning horse and
rider. After the presentation, the names of the winning
team are engraved on the trophy, although the trophy itself
continues to reside with The National.On
Sunday, December 1, 2002, the newly crowned Miss Teen
U.S. Continental, Rebecca Stone, will visit The National
and make some of the days trophy presentations in
The International Arena. Miss Stone, of Davie, Florida,
is also Miss Florida and will be taping an interview
with Good Morning America on Friday and Saturday
prior to flying down for The National.Please click here for further details

26thNovember 2002

De
Leyer Named As Recipient Of Pegasus Medal Of HonorHarry
de Leyer, 75, of Dyke, VA, joins Charles Crabtree
of Simpsonville, KY, as a recipient of the 2002 USA
Equestrian Pegasus Medal of Honor.The
Pegasus Medal of Honor was created as an annual award
to recognize individuals who have exhibited outstanding
service to horses and the sport. Through their dedication,
recipients of the Pegasus Medal of Honor have attracted
people to the sport and contributed to horse sports
by advancing its popularity.Please
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26thNovember 2002

Outstanding
Performances For U.S. Participants At The Stuttgart
German Masters Lisa
Wilcox continued her domination of German dressage
competitions by winning the Grand Prix Special in
Stuttgart, Germany on Sunday, November 24, aboard
the 11-year-old Oldenburg stallion Relevant (Rubinstein
I x Havanna), with an impressive score of 77.84%.
Several weeks ago at CDI Oldenburg, Wilcox won the
Grand Prix Special, the Grand Prix, the Intermediaire
I and the Prix St. Georges.Please click here
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25thNovember 2002

Summer
Of Miracles
By: Emily Lineberger Bridges
Auja Maria presented us with a beautiful dark bay filly
on June 22, 1999, after a pregnancy filled with anxiety.
Maria is a multiple ovulating mare, one that releases two
follicles each cycle. The first attempt at breeding resulted
in an ultrasound reading at sixteen days of twins. While
I was concerned, having read a lot about the perils of equine
twinning, the vet advised that we should not take action
until the second ultrasound at 30 days. The test at that
time showed no babies. We were back to square one.The
next cycle Maria was bred again with the same initial results.
We held our collective breaths and waited until the 30th
day. She still carried both embryos, so the vet pinched
one. I joked about making darn sure the vet kept the filly
alive, but we would have been happy with either. After checking
hormone levels, the vet said that Maria stood as good a
chance as any other mare of carrying to full term. Since
this would be her first pregnancy, we had no foaling history
with which to compare this one. Through the winter and spring
months, we waited, growing more excited each day.We
were overjoyed with the birth of the little filly that we
had waited for with such anticipation. We named her Maria's
Summer Miracle, because she was a miracle in so many ways.
This filly was everything we had hoped for. She was the
image of her mother, and the breeder even remarked that
although the sire had a star, blaze and strip, Summer was
the only foal that he had not marked. She not only inherited
her mother's good looks, she also was blessed with her disposition.
Summer was imprinted with her mother standing by, without
any restraint. That is typical of Maria - always trusting
that her people will do the right thingWhen
Summer was two months old, I decided to let her experience
life with the other horses in the big pasture. Up until
that time, she had grazed beside her mother and two other
horses in a smaller pasture. For several weeks, the days
were without incident, and I felt especially content as
I drove away one sunny morning for a trip to the grocery
store and post office.I
returned about one and one-half hours later and did not
go immediately to check on Summer on her first day in the
big pasture. I could see all the horses from my kitchen
door and they were quietly grazing. It was about an hour
before I grabbed carrots for the grownups and headed up
the hill.As
I approached, I noticed blood on Summer's leg. I began to
move faster toward her and was sickened at what I saw -
most of the skin on her forehead hung loosely down between
her eyes and blood was oozing. Trying to remain calm, I
headed back to the barn as fast as I could. Maria, being
the obedient horse that she is, followed along behind me
with Summer by her side.Please click here to continue

Slinging
away the blues.
Using a sling to mend a broken leg proves uncommon but successful
Fracture repair in horses can be a frustrating experience.
Long term use of a full body sling for fracture repair is
unusual as very few horses can adapt to it. But one tenacious
patient conquered a potentially fatal fracture with the
help of her devoted owners, top-notch surgeons, and expert
post-operative care-while slung from the ceiling for three-and-a
half months!
This was the case of Kyra, a 20- month-old Trakhaner filly,
who suffered a broken leg after a paddock accident in January
2002. She was brought to the Ontario Veterinary College
(OVC) in Guelph where a team led by surgeon Dr. Antonio
Cruz treated her.
"The fracture was a challenging one to repair because
it was very close to the knee and was displaced and had
many fragments," said Dr. Cruz.
After a lengthy discussion with the surgical team, owners
Kevlynn and Barb Sacrey of Waterloo decided to proceed with
a transfixation cast, a technique that involves steel pins
being placed side to side above the fracture site and incorporated
into a whole leg cast. Please click here to
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24thNovember 2002

119th
National Horse ShowFast
FactsWhat:
The 119th National Horse Show  Americas oldest
horse show. The National is Americas most prestigious
year-end championship show, offering the countrys
top horses and riders a chance to decide the ultimate champions.When:
Tuesday, November 26  Sunday, December 1, 2002.Where:
Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Center, Wellington, FL.Please
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